Dr. Alexander Papanastassiou, assistant professor, Department of Neurosurgery, UT Health San Antonio, specializes in general neurosurgery and surgery for epilepsy, trigeminal neuralgia and movement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease. Amy Sakalad, director of research operations for the Glenn Biggs Institute and Hector Trevino, clinical research project manager, Biggs Institute and coordinator of the deep brain stimulation for Alzheimer’s research study talked with Caregiver Sos on Air cohost attorney and veteran broadcaster Ron Aaron about the latest on an innovative surgical treatment for Alzheimer's and other memory loss. (Cohost Carol Zernial was on special assignment.)

Dr. Alexander Papanastassiou, assistant professor, Department of Neurosurgery, UT Health San Antonio, specializes in general neurosurgery and surgery for epilepsy, trigeminal neuralgia and movement disorders, including Parkinson&rsquo;s disease. Amy Sakalad, director of research operations for the Glenn Biggs Institute and Hector Trevino, clinical research project manager, Biggs Institute and coordinator of the deep brain stimulation for Alzheimer&rsquo;s research study talked with Caregiver Sos on Air cohost attorney and veteran broadcaster Ron Aaron about the latest on an innovative surgical treatment for Alzheimer's and other memory loss. (Cohost Carol Zernial was on special assignment.)

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Hosts: Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs.

Hosts: Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs.

Latest on an innovative surgical treatment for Alzheimer's and other memory loss with Dr. Papanastassiou

Mia Godfrey joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernail to talk about what it means to mourn someone while still caring for them on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

About Mia

MIHAELA (MIA) GODFREY is a certified life coach, Bible counselor, EME (Emotions, Mind and Energy) practitioner, public speaker, and author of Buried, Not Broken: A Memoir of Survival, Sisterhood, and Starting Over. With more than 17 years of leadership experience at Cellular Sales, where she serves as talent acquisition operations manager, Mia brings authenticity and compassion to every area of her work. Her professional success is matched by her lifelong devotion to helping others find healing, strength, and renewed purpose.

Mia has built a career on showing empathy, upholding integrity, and helping others rise to their potential. Beyond the boardroom, she is a guiding voice for women navigating grief, trauma, and life transitions, offering practical tools for rebuilding confidence and rediscovering purpose through faith. Born in Romania as the youngest of 10 children, Mia learned resilience and faith early. After earning her bachelor of science in education, she immigrated to the United States at 27, carrying with her an unwavering belief that every challenge holds the seed of growth. She has since earned multiple leadership and public speaking awards through Toastmasters International and is an active member of the AACC World Counselors. Now based in Knoxville, Tennessee, Mia is a proud wife and mother to two grown children, Alli and Isaac. Outside her professional life, she finds joy in mentoring others, connecting through faith, and helping people see hope where they once saw only hardship. Her life’s purpose is to remind others that healing is possible, growth is continuous, and purpose is always within reach. Learn more or connect with Mia at www.miagodfrey.com

Hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs.

Mia Godfrey joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernail to talk about what it means to mourn someone while still caring for them on this edition of Caregiver SOS.
About Mia
MIHAELA (MIA) GODFREY is a certified life coach, Bible counselor, EME (Emotions, Mind and Energy) practitioner, public speaker, and author of Buried, Not Broken: A Memoir of Survival, Sisterhood, and Starting Over. With more than 17 years of leadership experience at Cellular Sales, where she serves as talent acquisition operations manager, Mia brings authenticity and compassion to every area of her work. Her professional success is matched by her lifelong devotion to helping others find healing, strength, and renewed purpose.
Mia has built a career on showing empathy, upholding integrity, and helping others rise to their potential. Beyond the boardroom, she is a guiding voice for women navigating grief, trauma, and life transitions, offering practical tools for rebuilding confidence and rediscovering purpose through faith. Born in Romania as the youngest of 10 children, Mia learned resilience and faith early. After earning her bachelor of science in education, she immigrated to the United States at 27, carrying with her an unwavering belief that every challenge holds the seed of growth. She has since earned multiple leadership and public speaking awards through Toastmasters International and is an active member of the AACC World Counselors. Now based in Knoxville, Tennessee, Mia is a proud wife and mother to two grown children, Alli and Isaac. Outside her professional life, she finds joy in mentoring others, connecting through faith, and helping people see hope where they once saw only hardship. Her life&rsquo;s purpose is to remind others that healing is possible, growth is continuous, and purpose is always within reach. Learn more or connect with Mia at www.miagodfrey.com
Hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs.

 What it Means to Mourn Someone While Still Caring for Them with Mia Godfrey

Scott Lien joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernail to talk about A.I. on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs.

Scott Lien joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernail to talk about A.I. on this edition of Caregiver SOS.
Hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs.

 Let's Talk About A.I. with Scott Lien

Kari Berit joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernail to talk about how to remain S.A.N.E. as a caregiver on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

About Kari

Kari Berit helps you stay Supported, Appreciated, Not Guilty, and Energized while giving care to a loved one. She calls this the S.A.N.E. Method. A Learning small ways to recharge your batteries on a daily basis will not only benefit you, but will also make you a more loving, capable caregiver. Kari has spent her career raising awareness of the toll family caregiving can have on families, with a focus on family dynamics. She is the author of The Unexpected Caregiver and Mental

Fitness Guide, both published by Attainment Company. For 30 years, she has been addressing industry associations, private business groups, financial institutions, and religious organizations – helping professionals and families handle the challenges and disruptions that often accompany caregiving. Whether in person, online, or through video-conferencing, Kari Berit is passionate, authentic, down-to-earth, and fun. She connects immediately with her audiences: “She was talking about me, ” they often say. Kari has both studied and lived through what she speaks and writes about

Hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs.

Kari Berit joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernail to talk about how to remain S.A.N.E. as a caregiver on this edition of Caregiver SOS.
About Kari
Kari Berit helps you stay Supported, Appreciated, Not Guilty, and Energized while giving care to a loved one. She calls this the S.A.N.E. Method. A&nbsp;Learning small ways to recharge your batteries on a daily basis will not only benefit you, but will also make you a more loving, capable caregiver. Kari has spent her career raising awareness of the toll family caregiving can have on families, with a focus on family dynamics. She is the author of The Unexpected Caregiver and Mental
Fitness Guide, both published by Attainment Company. For 30 years, she has been addressing industry associations, private business groups, financial institutions, and religious organizations &ndash; helping professionals and families handle the challenges and disruptions that often accompany caregiving. Whether in person, online, or through video-conferencing, Kari Berit is passionate, authentic, down-to-earth, and fun. She connects immediately with her audiences: &ldquo;She was talking about me, &rdquo; they often say. Kari has both studied and lived through what she speaks and writes about
Hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs.

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